﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.xslt"?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/css" href="https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/Resources/css/style.css"?><rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>News for School of Medicine and secondary internal</title><link>https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/apps/news/rss/schoolofmedicine/internal</link><description>50 most recent stories</description><language>en-US</language><item><guid isPermaLink="false">228ccc09-3980-4ed0-b481-c61fd309b455</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=william-neal-museum-to-host-event-on-nov-9</link><category></category><title>William A. Neal Museum to host event on Nov. 9</title><description>The William A. Neal Museum is offering a unique opportunity to learn about the history of West Virginia's fight against tuberculosis. This event, consisting of both a talk and exhibit walkthrough, complements the 2026-2027 WVU Campus Read, "Everything is Tuberculosis" by John Green.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-29T13:08:13-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2047a145-6166-4449-90e9-203cf3cdbc8a</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=understanding-and-negotiating-salary-and-benefits-webinar-to-be-held-nov-6</link><category></category><title>Understanding and negotiating salary and benefits webinar to be held Nov. 6</title><description>All Health Sciences Center students are invited to a webinar titled, "Understanding and Negotiating Salary and Benefits," and presented by Robert Barricelli, career development specialist for the HSC Student Career Center.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-29T13:06:37-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8dd4f2ca-eb6e-4174-9590-a71a76f622dd</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=how-to-get-work-volunteer-and-shadowing-experience-webinar-to-be-held-nov-10</link><category></category><title>How to get work, volunteer, and shadowing experience webinar to be held Nov. 10</title><description>All Health Sciences Center students are invited to a webinar presented by HSC Student Career Center Career Development Specialist Robert Barricelli on Tuesday Nov. 10 from noon to 12:30 p.m.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-29T13:06:18-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">55deee91-7a97-4e06-bff0-02c7b9490d16</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=improve-your-resume-cv-and-cover-letter-on-nov-2</link><category></category><title>Improve your Resume, CV, and Cover Letter on Nov. 2</title><description>Robert Barricelli, career development specialist for the WVU Health Sciences Student Career Center, will present a webinar on how to improve a resume, CV, and cover letter on Monday, Nov. 2, from noon to 12:30 p.m.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-29T13:05:42-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a1ac90df-624e-4367-b0a3-ae2d3c65d2dc</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cliftonstrengths-101-webinar-to-be-held-nov-6</link><category></category><title>CliftonStrengths 101 webinar to be held Nov. 6</title><description>Robert Barricelli, career development specialist for the WVU Health Sciences Student Career Center will present, "CliftonStrengths 101." Students will learn how to utilize their CliftonStrengths report for self-reflection and success in their professional career during the webinar on Friday, Nov. 6, from noon to 12:45 p.m. </description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-29T13:05:19-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">95a9e25b-596c-4e43-b146-423b31648ed1</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dining-etiquette-101-webinar-to-be-presented-by-hsc-student-career-center</link><category></category><title>Dining Etiquette 101 webinar to be presented by HSC Student Career Center</title><description>Robert Barricelli, career development specialist for the WVU Health Sciences Student Career Center, will present basic dining etiquette tips for success in your professional career on Thursday, Oct. 29, from noon to 12:45 p.m.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-29T13:04:53-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">154cc8a4-360d-4c54-afba-1d3341490523</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-researcher-elected-fellow-ofamerican-heart-association</link><category></category><title>WVU researcher elected Fellow of the American Heart Association</title><description>Venkatesh Sundararajan, M.Pharm., Ph.D., an associate professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine's Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, has been elected a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA). The fellowship was conferred by the American Heart Association's Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-27T09:13:45-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">04ee1827-24b2-47db-b431-ad2fee640936</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=celebrate-physical-therapy-month-on-oct-29-inpylons</link><category></category><title>Celebrate Physical Therapy Month on Oct. 29</title><description>Join Physical Therapy faculty and staff in the Health Sciences Center Pylons area on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to celebrate Physical Therapy Month. Free balance, strength, and mobility assessments will be provided to HSC students, faculty, and staff, who will also have the oppurtunity to win other free prizes, like a Starbucks gift card. No registration is required. </description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-26T12:31:57-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">6c77a34a-345f-4560-92f9-6a83115517c8</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=digital-signage-update-for-health-sciences</link><category></category><title>Digital signage update for Health Sciences </title><description>In early 2026, the University initiated a major change to the WVU Digital Signage platform. The previous InfoStations digital signage network is being phased out and replaced by an easy-to-use, cloud-based content management solution.  </description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-26T16:40:37-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">176a0cd4-13b5-4e3d-af09-8bb48fb0547a</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=american-society-of-anesthesiologists-honors-robert-e-johnstone-m-d-fasa-with-its-distinguished-serv</link><category></category><title>American Society of Anesthesiologists honors Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its  Distinguished Service Award</title><description>The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today presented Robert E. Johnstone, M.D., FASA, with its 2025 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his enduring contributions to the specialty as an accomplished anesthesiologist, educator, researcher and advocate with a career spanning 60 years. The award is the highest honor ASA bestows and is presented annually to a member who has transformed the specialty of anesthesiology.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-22T09:02:40-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">12420897-482e-406f-98ac-2b1730d3a8f6</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=dr-marsh-presented-with-robert-murphy-visionary-leadership-award-from-eye-foundation-of-america</link><category></category><title>Dr. Marsh presented with Robert Murphy Visionary Leadership Award from Eye Foundation of America</title><description>Chancellor and Executive Dean for West Virginia University Health Sciences Clay Marsh, MD, was recently awarded the Robert Murphy Visionary Leadership Award from the Eye Foundation of America (EFA), in recognition of his outstanding leadership, commitment to healthcare innovation and education and dedication to improving the lives of West Virginians.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-21T14:39:11-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">56d54b0c-3ae1-4803-aaf7-09733f633a09</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=two-wvu-school-of-pharmacy-faculty-members-honored-at-investiture-ceremony</link><category></category><title>Two WVU School of Pharmacy faculty members honored at investiture ceremony</title><description>Two West Virginia University School of Pharmacy faculty members were installed as endowed chairs Sept. 29, 2026, honoring their achievements and the legacies of the men whose names the positions carry.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-27T09:12:46-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid 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Symposium, a celebration of the incredible work happening in our learning spaces.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-26T12:35:05-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1d79b492-4fba-4442-9fc0-c48a9774f43a</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=new-health-systems-management-minor-gives-wvu-studentspathway-into-healthcare-leadership</link><category></category><title>New Health Systems Management minor gives WVU students a pathway into healthcare leadership</title><description>West Virginia University students interested in the business, leadership, and operational aspects of healthcare now have a new way to expand their education through the Health Systems Management minor offered by the WVU School of Public Health.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-26T12:33:38-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid 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Pylons.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-19T11:34:15-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0c013c92-d2f7-48e8-83c4-c6b9359fd089</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-bancos-to-present-oct-30</link><category></category><title>Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Bancos to present Oct. 30</title><description>Irina Bancos, MD, MSc, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, will present at the WVU School of Medicine Medicine Grand Rounds.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-19T11:03:57-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">aa365a24-63c1-4294-bb7f-eaed2c00c9ed</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=music-atpylons-to-be-held-october-26</link><category></category><title>Music in the Pylons to be held October 26</title><description>West Virginia University's Operation Blue Sky will present Music in the Pylons on October 26, 2026, at 12 p.m. The WVU Graduate Wind Quintet will perform with Jackson Thee on flute, Joel Panas playing Clarinet, Chase Kennedy on oboe, Kyle Jones on french horn, and Madi Cardenas playing bassoon. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to enjoy a free afternoon of music.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-19T11:33:52-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">4b0d3b25-c29e-4326-9c1d-40bc11b87cf8</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=wvu-department-of-pediatrics-to-present-gwendolyn-hogan-lectureship-series_0</link><category></category><title>WVU Department of Pediatrics to present Gwendolyn Hogan Lectureship series</title><description>The WVU Department of Pediatrics and WVU Medicine Children's are hosting the Gwendolyn Hogan Lectureship on Wednesday, Oct. 14, featuring Michael D. Patrick, Jr., M.D., FAAP,  an associate professor of pediatrics at Ohio State University College of Medicine.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-13T12:29:12-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">1f88488a-3eb8-4e14-89ef-a2fe6fa9aef6</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=special-seminar-what-s-your-story-why-would-i-give-you-my-money-and-how-will-i-get-it-back</link><category>biopharmaceuticals</category><category>pharmacy</category><category>research</category><category>schoolofpharmacy</category><title>Special Seminar: An interactive session offering expert insight on engaging potential research support</title><description>A special, interactive session that offers expert insight on engaging potential biopharmaceutical research support will be held on Thursday, October 15 at noon in Room 2094, Health Sciences North, and is open to all faculty and students.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-19T11:33:18-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">a480cd6a-3970-4086-8d24-39d2e5a468b5</guid><link>https://wvumedicine.org/news/article/WVU-Medicine/Press-Releases/wvu-cancer-institute-pink-party-raises-record-185k-to-aid-bonnie-s-bus/</link><category></category><title>WVU Cancer Institute Pink Party raises record $185K to aid Bonnie's Bus</title><description>MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Cancer Institute kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a record-setting 2026 Pink Party, raising more than $185,000 to support statewide breast cancer screening via Bonnie's Bus. </description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-12T08:47:28-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">63c42715-d917-4e53-bf6e-12ec9f44b0d0</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=residents-and-fellows-invited-to-wvu-medicine-career-fair</link><category></category><title>Residents and fellows invited to WVU Medicine Career Fair</title><description>West Virginia University residents and fellows are invited to join physician recruiters from across the WVU Medicine system of hospitals to explore career options.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-08T15:54:50-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">7d2605c0-20ce-481a-b131-6ea6734650d4</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=cancer-communications-course-to-be-offered-online-in-spring-2027-pubh-493a-593a</link><category></category><title>Cancer Communications course to be offered online in Spring 2027: PUBH 493A/593A</title><description>PUBH 493A/593A: Cancer Communications is being offered online in Spring 2027. The 3-credit course is available to undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about how information about cancer is produced, shared, interpreted, and acted upon in society.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-14T15:34:43-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2de626a8-d0c3-42c4-a9f1-87f90e5de0a5</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=undergraduate-gef-and-honors-course-for-spring-2027</link><category></category><title>Undergraduate GEF and Honors course for Spring 2027</title><description>WVU School of Public Health will offer a 3-credit course, PUBH 101: Introduction to Public and Community Health, for undergraduate students interested in learning more about public and community health. The course is available online for the Spring 2027 semester.</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-14T15:34:30-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">cd54efd8-f938-43d1-a0d3-da37f33b6c86</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=woods-named-school-of-medicine-faculty-affairs-fellow</link><category></category><title>Woods named School of Medicine faculty affairs fellow</title><description>SueAnn Woods, Ph.D., associate professor of occupational therapy, has been named the WVU School of Medicine Faculty Affairs Fellow for 2026 – 2027.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-14T15:34:17-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca57b56-0811-43f0-96fe-333acbe66aed</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=mountain-state-conference-on-disabilities-announces-registration-sponsor-and-vendor-opportunities</link><category></category><title>Mountain State Conference on Disabilities announces registration, sponsor and vendor opportunities </title><description>Registration, sponsorship and vending info for the Mountain State Conference on Disabilities happening April 15-17, 2027 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-14T15:34:06-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">280c39ab-6a90-4f4f-9343-7cd3f07fe2c9</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=health-sciences-center-announces-first-employee-ofmonth-recipients</link><category>facultynews</category><title>Health Sciences Center announces first Employee of the Month recipients</title><description>The West Virginia Health Sciences Center has announced its first Employee of the Month recipients, recognizing employees who exemplify the Operation Blue Sky values of psychological safety, curiosity, and fun through exceptional support of students and contributions to a positive learning environment.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-12T13:29:21-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0ea4332f-50e0-4eb9-9095-3b35ad4c0e16</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=hedrick-and-lama-appointed-to-assistant-dean-positions-at-wvu-school-of-medicine</link><category></category><title>Hedrick and Lama appointed to assistant dean positions at WVU School of Medicine</title><description>Jason Hedrick, Ph.D., and Anna Lama, Ed.D., M.A., have been appointed assistant dean positions within the West Virginia University School of Medicine.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-01T14:36:15-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f531cfff-5ab2-4152-888b-fdc66eca0ea5</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=registration-open-for-2026-wvu-endocrinology-diabetes-conference</link><category></category><title>Registration Open for 2026 WVU Endocrinology &amp; Diabetes Conference</title><description>Registration is now open for the 2026 WVU Endocrinology &amp; Diabetes Conference, hosted by the WVU Department of Medicine on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown.

The biennial conference will feature engaging education, cutting-edge research, hands-on workshops and multidisciplinary lectures focused on endocrinology, diabetes and metabolic disorders. The conference is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, learners and other health care professionals interested in the latest information in adult endocrinology and diabetes management.

Attendees will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, connect with colleagues, and learn about current developments in endocrinology and diabetes care.

Sign up here: https://wvuhscce.wufoo.com/forms/endocrinology-diabetes-conference-2026/</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-01T10:51:27-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">ee3625ed-bb59-497d-a18c-7d5fa86183b5</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=medicine-grand-rounds-dr-elnicki-to-present-october-9</link><category></category><title>Medicine Grand Rounds: Dr. Elnicki to present Oct. 9</title><description>David Elnicki, M.D., MACP, professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, will present at the West Virginia University School of Medicine Department of Medicine Grand Rounds.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-30T14:05:52-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">6cc3ceec-347a-4622-8462-06f15013b002</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=sole-profile-photo-submission-standards-updated-for-students-faculty-and-staff</link><category></category><title>SOLE profile photo submission standards updated for students, faculty and staff</title><description>Students and employees now follow different processes to submit SOLE profile photos. Please review the updated SOLE Profile Photo Submission Standards for students and faculty.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-10-05T08:45:09-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">87c90865-374a-4827-9215-bf074e7376a2</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=school-of-medicine-m-d-class-of-2029-to-host-5k-and-10k-fundraiser-oct-4</link><category></category><title>School of Medicine M.D. Class of 2029 to host 5K and 10K fundraiser Oct. 4</title><description>West Virginia University School of Medicine Class of 2029 M.D. students will host a 5K and 10K fundraising event Sunday, Oct. 4, on the Rail Trail at Edith Barill Riverfront Park in Star City, West Virginia.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-28T16:33:55-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid 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Virginia University vascular surgery fellows presented quality improvement projects at the national Vascular Quality Initiative meeting in conjunction with the Vascular Annual Meeting (VQI@VAM) in Boston, Massachusetts.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate><a10:updated>2026-09-23T10:53:04-04:00</a10:updated></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">2fcdf503-ed80-402e-b21d-08d3e1391c70</guid><link>https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/news/story?headline=kidney-disease-through-two-lenses-patient-s-journey-andphysician-s-insight</link><category></category><title>Kidney disease through two lenses: A patient's journey and a physician's insight</title><description>The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU will host "Kidney Disease Through Two Lenses: A Patient's Journey and a Physician's Insight" by Tyler Skidmore, MD, on Wednesday, October 7, at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 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